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  4. In the circuit shown, when keys K1 and K2 both are closed, the ammeter reads I0. But when K1 is open and K2 is closed the ammeter reads I0 / 2. Assuming that ammeter resistance is much less than R2, the values of r and R1 are

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Q. In the circuit shown, when keys $K_{1}$ and $K_{2}$ both are closed, the ammeter reads $I_{0}$. But when $K_{1}$ is open and $K_{2}$ is closed the ammeter reads $I_{0} / 2$. Assuming that ammeter resistance is much less than $R_{2}$, the values of $r$ and $R_{1}$ arePhysics Question Image

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Solution:

When $K_{1}$ and $K_{2}$ both are closed $R_{1}$ is short circuited and circuit resistance will be
$R_{ eq }=(50+r)\, \Omega$
When $K_{1}$ is open and $K_{2}$ is closed, current remains half.
Therefore net resistance of the circuit becomes two times.
$50+r+R_{1}=2(50+r)$
For the given options in questions, above equation is satisfied for
$r=0 $ and $R_{1}=50\, \Omega$